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      • [The script] is patently gross and offensive. Both words mean “obviously,” but the word patently does not necessarily convey a sense of disapproval. Blatantly is used when the trait or action described is seen as despicable.
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  1. Dec 7, 2016 · Q: So, can you tell me the difference between “patently” and “blatantly”? A: Good question. Q: I always assume “blatantly” means that something is obvious. But so often I see the news saying that something was “patently false” for example.

  2. As adjectives the difference between patent and blatant is that patent is open, unobstructed, expanded while blatant is bellowing, as a calf; bawling; brawling; clamoring; disagreeably clamorous; sounding loudly and harshly.

  3. Dec 21, 2008 · Could you tell me what the difference between "patent lie" and "blatant lie"? Here're definitions from Cambridge Dictionary. I think patent lie focuses on a lie is obvious; blantant lie focuses on a lie is not only obvious but also intentional.

  4. May 4, 2008 · There is a very big different in between these words, patent is a type of material like you can get patent shoes that are sort of a plasticy material but also it means an invention that is protected by a grant which is enforced by the government. Blatent however means obvious and is definately the right word to go with in this sentence.

  5. adverb. uk / ˈpeɪ.t ə nt.li / us / ˈpæ.t ə nt.li / Add to word list. in a way that is clear: She was patently lying. It's patently obvious that he doesn't care. Synonyms. clearly (CERTAIN) manifestly formal. obviously. plainly. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Apparent and obvious. (from) under your nose idiom. apparent.

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  7. in a way that is very obvious and intentional, when this is a bad thing: It was blatantly obvious that she was telling a lie. He has made some blatantly bad decisions. See. blatant. Fewer examples. What you are saying is blatantly false. It was a blatantly political statement.

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